1921 Penny Value UK: Find Out How Much They’re Really Worth
The 1921 penny is a classic example of a circulating George V coin with an instantly recognisable design. It’s very difficult to give an exact value for one of these coins as it depends entirely on the grade of the coin. On eBay, you’re looking at an average of around £7, but the value can...
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Is A 1806 George III Penny Worth Anything?
The 1806 George III penny is one of the earlier copper pennies and was produced at the Soho works in Birmingham, but how much is the coin worth today? It’s incredibly difficult to give an exact value for an 1806 George III penny as it depends greatly on the condition of the coin and which...
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1951 Farthing: Is It Rare Or Worth Anything?
If you have come across an old coin collection there is a good chance that one of the coins is a farthing, specifically a 1951 farthing. In this article, we’ll get into the details of the 1951 farthing specifically to determine how rare it really is, what versions of the coin were made and how...
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1902 Edward VII Crown: Silver Content, Identification and Value
The 1902 Edward VII Crown is a British silver crown from the first year of Edward VII’s reign. It should be identified carefully because ordinary silver crowns, matte proofs, specimens, patterns and the separate gold £5 sovereign are different products. 1902 Edward VII Crown specifications The ordinary crown is catalogued as .925 sterling silver, weighing...
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Is A 1971 UK New Penny Worth Anything?
Decimalisation saw the introduction of several new coins into the currency system – one of these being the new one penny – but is a 1971 UK new penny worth anything today, and are they sought after? Unfortunately, the mintage for the 1971 one pence coin was the largest for any year, making the coin...
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How Much Is A 1967 Halfpenny Worth Today?
Prior to decimalisation in 1971, several coins were stripped of their legal tender status and the pre-decimal halfpenny was one of them – but how much is a 1967 halfpenny worth today? You can expect to pay between £0.20 and £1.00 for a 1967 halfpenny, but this can vary depending on where you purchase the...
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How Much Is A 1943 Halfpenny Worth Today?
The value of a 1943 halfpenny depends greatly on the condition of the example, but how much is a 1943 halfpenny worth today if you wanted to sell one right away? For a good condition example, a 1943 halfpenny will sell for around £1. If your coin is in almost perfect condition it can be...
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1887 Queen Victoria Crown: Silver Content, Identification and Value
The 1887 Queen Victoria Crown is a Jubilee Head crown issued for Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. It is a silver crown from the Victorian period, not the 1887 gold £5 sovereign that can have a similar broad design theme. 1887 Queen Victoria Crown specifications The regular Jubilee Head crown is catalogued as .925 sterling silver,...
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1971 50p Coin: Is It Rare Or Worth Anything?
If you’ve come across a 1971 50p coin you may be wondering if the coin is rare, and potentially how much it is worth to sell. Depending on the condition of the coin you can expect to sell a 1971 50p coin for between £10 and £20 according to the latest values on eBay in...
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1953 Coronation Crown: Value, Silver Content and Identification
The 1953 Coronation Crown was the first commemorative coin of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. It is a non-circulating five shillings coin issued for the Coronation on 2 June 1953. 1953 Coronation Crown specifications The ordinary issue is cupro-nickel, weighs 28.28 grams and measures 38.61 millimetres in diameter. The obverse shows Elizabeth II on horseback. The...
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1951 Festival of Britain Crown: Value, Silver Content and Identification
The 1951 Festival of Britain Crown is a George VI five shillings coin issued for the Festival of Britain, held to mark the centenary of the 1851 Great Exhibition. It is a historic crown, not a modern £5 coin. 1951 Festival of Britain Crown specifications The issue is notable as the first British crown-sized coin...
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1972 Silver Wedding Crown: Value, Silver Content and Identification
The 1972 Silver Wedding Crown commemorates the 25th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The name can be confusing because the common UK issue and the silver proof are separate products. 1972 Silver Wedding Crown specifications The ordinary UK crown is a 25 pence commemorative coin made from cupro-nickel. It weighs 28.28...
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